Saintsfan Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 This may just be a bit cliche but...how is it that the Seahawks and one of Seattle's more well-known businesses haven't entered into a naming rights deal yet? (Of course, I guess "Starbucks Field" or "Boeing Field"* just don't have the same ring to it.)*yes I know Boeing is actually hq'd in Chicago--but, still...because neither Starbucks or Boeing need the advertising!!! 2011/12 WFL Champions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drakonius26 Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 Century Link Field doesn't seem that bad, at least it's better than the First Union Center, where the Philadelphia Flyers used to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HedleyLamarr Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 New CBA would have a 16 week Thursday Night Game in 2012What they also announced that Thursday Night Football would be sold to the highest bidder. So ESPN, CBS, FOX, ABC or NBC?Doubt it'd be ESPN....I think they prefer the Thursday night college football games.Whichever network wants it bad enough would likely be bidding against the NFL Network, and I'd think the NFL wouldn't mind staging a bidding war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanMcD29 Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 New CBA would have a 16 week Thursday Night Game in 2012What they also announced that Thursday Night Football would be sold to the highest bidder. So ESPN, CBS, FOX, ABC or NBC?Sounds pretty stupid and borderline overkill. As others have said, keep it Sunday/Monday/Thanksgiving/Thursday at the end of the season (or even better, Saturday double/tripleheaders after college football season like the good old days!) I can see NBC/Versus making a play for the Thursday package, though. Twitter: @RyanMcD29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Yeah no doubt Thursday Night will be a Vs/NBC Comcast property. Maybe even Turner. www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintsfan Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 I could see the NFL keeping the rights to the Thursday night games for NFL network, as a means to get more subscriptions for NFL Network, at least for now. 2011/12 WFL Champions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSky Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 The NFL is going down the wrong road. Sure, it's popular, but I'm about as enthusiastic an NFL fan as you'll find and much of what they're up to is a huge turn-off. I sense others feel this way but can only speak for myself.To me, from the primetime draft to international games and now the possibility of Thursday night games every week, an 18-game schedule, and possibly expanding the playoffs...no, no, no. I really think, should all those things come to pass, they'll soon reach critical mass on jumping the shark. And that's a shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tBBP Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 ^ That ship sailed when the Tom Brady Tutu Rule went into effect. Like you Russ I certainly do hope the heads at the NFL can dig their--well, heads out of their own asses soon before the NFL becomes an oversaturated superwatered down shell of itself (which some would argue it already is). *Disclaimer: I am not an authoritative expert on stuff...I just do a lot of reading and research and keep in close connect with a bunch of people who are authoritative experts on stuff. || dribbble || Behance || Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo Posted June 22, 2011 Author Share Posted June 22, 2011 Got nothing better to do during the NFL lockout? Here's what one Tampa Bay official found to do with his free-time:Bucs official arrested in Dateline-style sex sting operation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milo Meningocele Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Got nothing better to do during the NFL lockout? Here's what one Tampa Bay official found to do with his free-time:Bucs official arrested in Dateline-style sex sting operationDamn, Ray Lewis was right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infrared41 Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 The NFL is going down the wrong road. Sure, it's popular, but I'm about as enthusiastic an NFL fan as you'll find and much of what they're up to is a huge turn-off. I sense others feel this way but can only speak for myself.To me, from the primetime draft to international games and now the possibility of Thursday night games every week, an 18-game schedule, and possibly expanding the playoffs...no, no, no. I really think, should all those things come to pass, they'll soon reach critical mass on jumping the shark. And that's a shame.Count me among those that feel the same way. One of the reasons the NFL is the monster it is is because the exposure of the actual product (games) is relatively limited. You start adding games, extra days, and extra playoff teams and your product isn't as "special" as it was. More games during the week means more exposure, less compelling match-ups, and a watered down product. If the NFL really wants to look at the longview and make a real cash grab, they should eliminate Thursday night games. They're at a popularity peak right now. Jack your ad rates, make better rights deals, but whatever you do, do not start overexposing your product. It's a cautionary tale. Ask NASCAR how grabbing every dollar you can't get your hands on and overexposing your product during a hot streak in popularity works out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Ahhhhhhhhhhh TO BadLooks like we have seen the last of T.O. Sources: Terrell Owens had surgeryTerrell Owens, who has placed himself among the NFL's all-time leading receivers with plans to play a 16th season, has undergone surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament in one of his knees following a previously undisclosed injury this offseason, according to sources familiar with the injury.Owens, 37, was unavailable for comment but sources said the surgery by noted orthopedist Dr. James Andrews occurred within the past month.One source said Owens was hurt while on site taping a television show for VH1. www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfwabel Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Wow! Apparently, Deadspin has gotten some NFL financials. Recall, they also got the MLB finances of several teams including the Marlins, which Team President David Samson did not deny were true but talked about the spiller breaking the law. Look at the part in which the NFL gave teams money under the G-3 program, as it indicates that the teams owe the NHL (fellow owners) $800M. Only Kansas City seems to pay off the balance and interest. I have not looked through it all, but D&T's statements but will tomorrow since it is a slow sports day. If it was, then NFL finances are much more than the union knows. I will try to look through these this afternoon while watching either Copa America or the Women's US Open*. *-As much as I like the Seoul Sisters (Se-Ri Pak), I'll probably root for one of the rudest players in any tour, the former chubbie Cristie Kerr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmoehrin Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Pacman Jones is in jail again. What else is new?http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=6754092 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Pacman Jones is in jail again. What else is new?http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=6754092Ray Lewis warned us about this. www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew22 Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Pacman Jones is in jail again. What else is new?http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=6754092Ray Lewis warned us about this.Hines Ward too... Eagles/Heels/Dawgs/Falcons/Hawks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CS85 Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=6756301^ Sources say that deal (in principle) is eminent, targeting July 21st league meeting in Atlanta for resolution. Quote "You are nothing more than a small cancer on this message board. You are not entertaining, you are a complete joke." twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DustDevil61 Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=6756301^ Sources say that deal (in principle) is eminent, targeting July 21st league meeting in Atlanta for resolution.I think that as early as a week ago, it's become not been a matter if, but when, the season starts. Both sides are working and feeling the pressure, and most of the major hurdles have been cleared. We still have had issues with things like right of first refusal and rookie pay scales, but I just don't see those 2 things keeping the NFL and the Player's Union from reaching a deal when they've agreed on just about everything else.If anything, I see a compromise for those 2 things for this year, then both sides will have all next off-season to iron out the details, but things don't look to be going that way.We might lose/reschedule the Hall of Fame Game and the first week of the preseason, but I don't see the lockout affecting the actual season. http://i.imgur.com/Pyc5qRH.gifhttp://i.imgur.com/RDXvxFE.gif LED Sig Credits to packerfan21396 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEW.ERA Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Free Agency is going to be crazy, then you have 3 to 4 weeks to get your Rookies and Free Agents to learn the system. Start of the season should be very interesting to watch. JETS|PACK|JAYS|NUFC|BAMA|BOMBERS|RAPS|ORANJE| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigEd76 Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Mike Vrabel retired to become the linebackers coach at Ohio State Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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